Volume 5, Issue 1: July 9, 2021
Welcome to The Mt. Lion Roar where you can read about some of the things happening in the Altoona Area School District. With nearly 8,000 students, AASD is the area's top choice for Academics, Arts and Athletics.
Congratulations Class of 2021
Class President receives first Diploma
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

The 145th Commencement Ceremony was held in front of a packed Mansion Park Stadium. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family and friends were in attendance this year thanks to a relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions.

The night was beautiful, the student's messages were well written and delivered and the 549 members of the Class of 2021 received their AAHS High School Diplomas.

- On Altoona!
Student Participants
Students throwing caps
Summer Voyage
Elementary students attending the Summer Voyage camps in June had a great time reading, exploring, experimenting and spending time with their friends. Beach week and camp week were a hit!
AAHS is proud to offer three unique opportunities for students in the month of July. All camps are free of charge. Times will run from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Camps include:
  • July 19th - 23rd: Mindfulness for High School Students
  • July 26th - 30th: Design/Manufacturing Exploration
  • July 26th - 30th: Board Game Theory and Design

For more information and to get the link to register click HERE.
The Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is now operating and available to children 18 years and younger. Breakfast at Juniata Elementary is from 9:00-9:30AM, and breakfast at the Altoona Area Junior High School is from 7:30-9:30AM.

Lunch is available M-F, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Pleasant Valley Elementary, Juniata Elementary, Logan Elementary and the Altoona Area Junior High School. Parent pricing: Breakfast: $2.10, Lunch $3.05.

To see the menu click HERE.
Secondary Backpack Policy Change
Clear Backpack
At its meeting on June 21, 2021, the Altoona Area School Board approved the following change to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2021 – 2022 school year:
 
Only backpacks/book bags/athletic bags that are clear are permitted to be brought into school.
  
For parents wishing to purchase a clear backpack or athletic bag for their student prior to the start of the school year, the following is a list of some online retailers who carry these items.
 
Amazon.com
WalMart.com
Theclearbagstore.com
Etsy.com
Clear-handbags.com
Totebagfactory.com
Thesmartyco.com 

The Altoona Area School District will also be providing clear backpacks for purchase by parents/students. More information regarding this will be available closer to the start of the school year.
Let's Save Some Lives!
Blood Drive
On July 20, 2021 we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! We are proudly partnering with the American Red Cross to hold another blood drive this year at the Altoona Area Junior High School at 1400 8th Avenue from 8 AM – 8 PM. 

Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more! What a great way to pay it forward. 

We’re excited and hoping to exceed last year’s donor number.

Thank you to all of you who give this gift!

Don’t wait sign up today ….. 
Lady Lion Basketball Camp
Summer Camp
The Lady Lion Basketball camp at the AAHS Field House June 21 - 23 was a big success. A lot of great things happening!
Summer Camps have been in full swing and although a lot are over we still have a couple left. Check out the camp brochures listed on the AASD Athletics webpage or for more information call the Athletic Office at 814-946-8289.

Altoona Mt. Lion Wrestling Camp
July 14th - 16th
All Elementary and Junior High Wrestlers

Summer Swim Team
Summer Swim Team for all ages.  
Monday-Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
Fridays will be added after school is out. 
AT: AAHS Pool
If interested and for more information please email: ncummings@aasdcat.com


Mountain Lion Fast Pitch Softball Camp
August 3rd - 5th
Grades 5 through 8 - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Grades 1 through 4 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Looking for a part-time job that fits your child's school schedule? Take a look into the opportunities available through Metz Culinary and STA of America.
Metz Employment Poster
STA Recruitment